
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,034
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Cry Havoc
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners
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Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners is an expansion for Neuroshima Hex released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Michał Walczak and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
Sand Runners are the remaining forces that were once sent to face Moloch at the very beginning... A bunch of nut-cases who lost their minds during that time. They’re loose cannons with a light approach to their life, but don’t let that fool you, they are persistent. Some may think - well, but that’s all? The very moment people believe that they know everything there is to know about them, the most bizarre things happen... things that are unexplainable... The main advantage of this army is its ability to turn off the fundamental board space during the Battle with the use of Sandstorm. Some Sand Runner Warriors have Features like Modules which helps them support each other during Battles. Additionally, the HQ is double-sided, which allows it to eliminate a single, slower threat before it attacks. Their disadvantage is their low starting initiative, and the fact that an unfortunate change of the HQ side may result in the inability to kill adjacent units during the Battle. —description from the publisher
Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners are: Michał Walczak. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Sand Runners as an expansion for Neuroshima Hex. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Neuroshima Hex to use it. Check that your edition of Neuroshima Hex is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.